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HP PCs - Connecting a monitor, projector, or TV (Windows)

This document provides information to help you connect monitors, projectors, or TVs to your HP computer.

Types of video connectors for computer display devices

Know the video connectors on your computer and display devices to avoid problems and get the best possible picture quality.

Types of video connectors for computer display devices
Port	Connector	Description
	USB Type-C port	Connects a display device that has a USB Type-C connector, providing DisplayPort output.
	Dual-Mode Display Port connector	Connects an optional digital display device, such as a high-performance monitor or projector.
	Mini DisplayPort connector	Connects an optional digital display device, such as a high-performance monitor or projector.
	HDMI port	Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, any compatible digital or audio component, or a high-speed High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) device.
	DVI port	Connects an external DVI display device. Note: A DVI connection and a VGA connection cannot be used simultaneously.
	VGA port	Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.

Types of display adapters

If the video connector on your computer does not match the video connector on your display device, you can use an adapter.

Types of display adapters
Source (computer) output	Display (monitor or projector) input	Adapter
USB Type-C	HDMI
USB Type-C	DisplayPort (DP)
HDMI	VGA
DisplayPort	DVI
DisplayPort	VGA
DisplayPort	HDMI

Connect the video and power cables

After identifying the video connectors on your computer and display device, make sure that you have a compatible video cable and an optional adapter, and then connect the computer to the monitor or projector or TV.

Note:

Depending on the model, an HP monitor might be capable of supporting VGA, USB Type-C, HDMI, or DisplayPort inputs. The video mode is determined by the video cable used. The monitor automatically determines which inputs have valid video signals. You can select the inputs through the OSD menu. The monitor ships with select cables. Not all cables shown in this section are included with the monitor.

Connect a video cable.

Note:
Except for USB Type-C input, an HP monitor automatically determines which inputs have valid video signals. You must manually select USB Type-C input. To select any input, including USB Type-C, open the OSD menu and select Input.
- Connect one end of a VGA cable to the VGA port on the display device and the other end to the VGA port on the source device.
- Connect one end of a DisplayPort cable to the DisplayPort connector on the display device and the other end to the DisplayPort connector on the source device.
- Connect one end of a Mini DisplayPort cable to the Mini DisplayPort connector on the display device and the other end to the DisplayPort connector on the source device.
  
  Note:
  If you are using an HP monitor, depending on your DisplayPort cable connection, either the DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort input video connection is disabled between the monitor and connected computer after the computer exits Sleep or loses the input signal. When the system wakes from the Sleep state, the monitor automatically scans to an active input video signal.
  
  If your last video input connection was to DisplayPort, the monitor automatically scans and switches to USB Type-C video, DisplayPort, or HDMI video input source, but not to Mini DisplayPort. If your last video connection was to Mini DisplayPort, the monitor automatically scans and switches to USB Type-C video, Mini DisplayPort, or HDMI, but not to DisplayPort.
  
  You must reconnect to the correct DisplayPort (DisplayPort 1) or Mini DisplayPort (DisplayPort 2) input using the OSD menu. To reconnect, press the OSD button on the monitor, select Menu, select Input, and then select a DisplayPort setting.
- Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the display device and the other end to the HDMI port on the source device.
- Connect one end of a USB Type-C cable to the USB Type-C port on the display device and the other end to the USB Type-C port on the source device.
  
  Note:
  If you are using an HP monitor, use only the USB Type-C cable provided with the monitor. The monitor’s USB Type-C port provides network, data, video, and power delivery (up to 65 W).
  
  The computer must be able to support DisplayPort Alt Mode (video, charging, and USB 3.1) over the USB Type-C connector. The computer must also be compatible with USB Type-C-Thunderbolt™-enabled ports.
Connect any peripherals to the display device.
Connect the display device and computer to AC power.
Turn on the computer and the display device.
If you are not using an HP monitor, select the correct video source on the monitor, projector, or TV. For example, if you are using an HDMI port, set the source to HDMI.

Additional information

For more information about connecting to display devices, see the following.

For information about a specific HP monitor, see the User Guide and Quick Setup Poster for your monitor. Go to HP Customer Support and use the on-screen instructions to find your product. Then, select Manuals.
For information about connecting one computer to multiple monitors, see HP PCs - Using two or more monitors with one computer (Windows).
For information about a computer to a wireless display device, see HP PCs – Connecting to a wireless monitor.
For information about connecting a monitor to an HP docking station, see HP Notebook PCs - Tips for using an HP docking station or hub.

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